“Got to use my Vanguard V1S kit at Disney Concert Hall. No EQ! Super smooth… Everything is sounding GREAT.”

– Derek Williams, Colburn Conservatory of Music
LOLLI

Quality

The V1S Stereo Matched Condenser Pair were designed to be robust and reliable. Wherever possible parts and circuitry have been over-specced. Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment improves the lifespan and performance of critical electronic components, whilst brass, steel and zinc heavy-duty construction ensure their safety.

The V1S Kit was created to be the most flexible and adaptable microphone system yet. The four interchangeable capsules allow tonal variety on any number of sources.

Every Vanguard Audio Labs microphone is backed with a FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY.

Design

Aesthetically, a microphone should look at least half as good as it sounds. The precision-machined brass body is coated with their signature Pinot Noir hue, finished with a deep, lustrous gloss, and accented by polished nickel trim and a precision-cast Vanguard badge.

After hundreds of hours of listening and testing exhaustive design variations, with world-class engineers, Vanguard Audio Labs are confident that this microphone will exceed the performance of other pencil condensers in its price range, rivaling the performance of microphones costing several times more.

Capsule & Electronics

  • Eight small-diaphragm 22mm capsules – cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, wide cardioid (pairs)
  • Two Large-diaphragm V34C “Lolli” multi-pattern capsule assembly – switchable between cardioid & omni
  • Transformer-balanced solid-state circuit with premium-grade over-spec circuitry
  • Low-noise ultra-grade hand-biased JFET and other premium components
  • Deep-cycle cryogenic treatment of critical signal & power path components
  • Transformer-balanced output – custom-wound humbucking dual-bobbin transformer
  • Works via 48V phantom power

Accessories Included

  • 22mm removable capsule – Cardioid (pair)
  • 22mm removable capsule – Hypercardioid (pair)
  • 22mm removable capsule – Omnidirectional (pair)
  • 22mm removable capsule – Wide Cardioid (pair)
  • V34C “Lolli” removable multi-pattern capsule assembly (pair)
  • VSSM small shockmount (pair)
  • Padded pinewood microphone storage box
  • Stereo microphone bar
Vanguard V1S with Lolli in front of a guitar.

Audio

Take a listen to the V1S+LOLLI in use, using the below Soundcloud web player. For details about each track, follow the “View Track” link for available notes about preamp, placement, etc. as well as a link to a high-quality WAV file hosted via Dropbox.

Specifications

Transducer Type Condenser
Capsule Size 22mm (Dual Capsule)
Diaphragm Size 16mm
Capsule Diaphragm Thickness 4µm
Electronics Type Solid-State, transformer-balanced output
Output Impedance 200Ω
Max SPL 136dBA (0.5% THD @ 1000Hz)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20000Hz
Equivalent Noise Level <15dBA
Output Connector Male XLR 3-pin gold-plate
Finish Polished nickel trim / High-gloss Pinot Noir
Voltage Requirement Phantom Power (+48V)

Downloads

User Manual

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